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It goes without saying that the Denver Broncos have high hopes for Noah Fant, the 20th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The former University of Iowa tight end’s place in the team’s positional pecking order, though, will apparently be decided by on-field performance rather than draft position and long-term investment. “He’s got to […]

Broncos fans in attendance Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, had to wait a little longer than expected to hear who their team would select in the first round of the NFL Draft. An hour after the team first went on the clock, the Broncos finally turned in their draft card. That’s because 10 picks earlier, Denver […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has long been one of the best pass rushers in the league, and Vic Fangio knows how to use elite pass rushers. This could lead to a new milestone in 2019. Unlike some of his contemporaries — such as Houston Texans star J.J. Watt or new Indianapolis Colts linebacker Justin […]

When the schedule was released on Wednesday, there was a lot of talk around the NFL about it, but one guy who could care less about it is new Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio. Fangio knows it’s a big deal for fans, but the most important part to him is who the teams play in […]

The Denver Broncos look a little different than other teams at the start of their offseason training with first-year coach Vic Fangio having the team wear their game-day jerseys. It’s a bit of an odd look, but Fangio has a good reason for it. Fangio admitted to the media it is a bit odd but […]

Denver Broncos edge rusher Bradley Chubb is coming off a promising rookie campaign. He is hoping head coach Vic Fangio can help him potentially get on the same level as Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack. Vic Fangio spent the 2018 NFL season coaching one of the most formidable defensive units in the league. According […]

The Denver Broncos notably hired Vic Fangio to serve as the team’s next head coach and the longtime NFL mind has already made quite the impact it seems. If you ask veteran pass rusher Von Miller, the Super Bowl champion will tell you that he is very much on board with what Fangio and his […]

The Denver Broncos have a new leader. The AFC West franchise hired head coach Vic Fangio to restore and reshape the team this offseason. With Fangio now getting the Broncos’ 2019 campaign underway, Denver’s newest head coach recently explained his “death by inches” coaching concept. “If you’re running a meeting, whether it be a team […]

When the Denver Broncos hired Vic Fangio as their new head coach this offseason, it represented a deviation from what other NFL teams have been doing over the past couple of years. Fangio, a defensive-minded guy, is not the same type of coach most other teams have been hiring. You know, the Adam Gase’s, Matt […]

New Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio is known as old school and he has already told his players that training camp is going to be a bit of a throwback. Running back Phillip Lindsay told Mike Klis of 9 News in Denver that Fangio has told the team that training is going to be old school, […]

Last offseason, the Denver Broncos drafted Bradley Chubb with their first-round pick. Chubb had an impressive rookie season in 2018 but he could be even better in 2019. Vic Fangio—who was hired as head coach this offseason—stated that he believes that Chubb could take a leap from year one to year two, according to the […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski officially announced his retirement earlier this week. Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has no doubt about his status as the premier tight end of his generation. Gronkowski’s retirement has sparked debate regarding his legacy as one of the best tight ends in NFL history. According to Zack […]

The Denver Broncos are now officially under the direction of new head coach Vic Fangio. Although a defensive-minded head coach, Fangio will apparently have some say in his team’s offensive game-planning as well. “I do get involved and will be involved,” Fangio recently said of the Denver offense, via 247 Sports. “Maybe not to the […]

Although a defensive-minded head coach, Denver Broncos newcomer Vic Fangio is already pretty optimistic about his team’s offense. Presumably leading to some of that optimism, the Broncos notably acquired former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco via trade this offseason. “I think offensively, we have a chance to be better than people think we do,” Fangio […]

Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is now officially a member of the Denver Broncos. However, adding Flacco under center wasn’t the only major move the AFC West franchise was able to make this offseason. The Broncos also hired Vic Fangio as the team’s new head coach. Although a defense-minded coach, which is evident in […]

Some NFL players agonize over choosing their new homes in free agency. Former Chicago Bears defensive back Bryce Callahan, though, certainly wasn’t one of them. Once the Denver Broncos came calling, the four-year pro’s familiarity with the coaching staff and multiple players on the roster made his decision something close to easy. “The Broncos were […]

The Denver Broncos didn’t sign veteran defensive back Kareem Jackson away from the Houston Texans for him to not be on the field. For now, though, the only thing certain about his debut season with Denver is that Jackson, who played both cornerback and safety for the Texans, will be an integral part of the […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders made it clear that he was not re-negotiating his contract this offseason. This could be a good thing since new head coach Vic Fangio plans to get his money’s worth out of him. The Broncos have made some significant changes this offseason. According to Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has long been one of the best defensive players in the league, but new Broncos head coach Vic Fangio thinks he can get even better. “I’m very excited to work with Von,” Fangio told Pro Football Talk Live, per Michael David Smith. “I think Von, who’s had a great career […]

New Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio wants to make sure that the first thing he instills in the Broncos’ organization is a good work ethic, and in saying so, he used his former Chicago Bears club as an example: “We have to establish a work ethic in the players here and work very hard […]

Vic Fangio is hoping to be reputable as a players coach – at least that’s what he’s integrated with the Denver Broncos. The recently-hired head coach discussed well-laid plans for the franchise on Saturday. From Woody Paige of The Gazette: “What’s my goal?” he asked himself. “Obviously, everybody wants to win Super Bowls. But I […]

Vic Fangio is one of the many recent coaching hires around the NFL. Where more teams went with youth, the Denver Broncos went with experience in the form of a 60-year-old first-time head coach. Over his career, Fangio has been patiently waiting for a head coaching job, and he finally has one. Now, he wants […]

Vic Fangio is the new head coach of the Denver Broncos, an exciting hire if you are a defensive player. Linebacker Von Miller fits that category, and he’s is looking forward to working with Fangio: “You want a coach that’s trying to improve you,” said Miller, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver Post. “I’m […]

The Denver Broncos have announced that they have hired Ed Donatell as their new defensive coordinator. https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/status/1085339802419965952 The Broncos had just stolen former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to be their newest head coach. Even though it’s likely that Fangio will be calling the shots defensively, its good to have someone in the coordinator […]

When Vic Fangio jumped ship from the Bears to become head coach of the Denver Broncos, Chicago head coach Matt Nagy moved quickly to a new defensive coordinator. Now that the Chicago team has Chuck Pagano as their incoming defensive coordinator, Nagy feels that the transition will be “seamless,” according to his statement to the Chicago […]

No one has really questioned what Von Miller has done during his career with the Denver Broncos, but new coach Vic Fangio thinks that he can be even better. Miller and Bradley Chubb are on the outside of the line on defense and Fangio is excited to get to work with them. “Well, obviously, starting […]

The Denver Broncos have found their next head coach as they hired Vic Fangio on Wednesday after firing Vance Joseph right after the regular season finale. Broncos quarterback Case Keenum struggled in his first season with Denver, but prior to the 2018 season, he had an incredible season with the Minnesota Vikings. Fangio knows that […]

60-year-old Vic Fangio has been a staple on the NFL field for quite some time, but hasn’t been hired as a head coach. That all changed recently, however, when the Denver Broncos hired him as their head coach. There are a few theories as to why it took Fangio this long to pick up a […]

The Denver Broncos have hired former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as their next head coach. Denver reached agreement with Bears’ DC Vic Fangio to become the Broncos’ next head coach, sources tell me and @DanGrazianoESPN. It will be a four-year deal plus a team option for a fifth, per source. — Adam Schefter […]

John Elway has narrowed down his Broncos head coach choices to two contenders. According to Mike Klis of 9News.com, Elway is set to choose between Vic Fangio and Mike Munchak later this week. Regardless of which he chooses, the Broncos will have the oldest general manager-head coach pairing in the NFL (Elway is 58, whereas […]

Contrary to reports stating otherwise, the Miami Dolphins did not schedule an interview with Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio for their head-coaching position on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Dolphins did request permission to speak with Fangio and did their research on him, but they ultimately decided to turn their […]

The Denver Broncos will interview Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio for their head-coaching job on Monday, and if the betting odds from BetOnline.ag are any indication, Fangio will end up winning the job. Vic Fangio +150 Zac Taylor +300 Adam Gase +500 Chuck Pagano +600 Mike Munchak +750 Brian Flores +900 Mike McCarthy +900 […]

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is currently a very highly sought after head coaching candidate around the NFL, but Fangio is remaining focused on the task at hand, which is helping the Bears go on a playoff run, according to Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times. ‘‘I’ve done zero (prep work),’’ he said Thursday […]

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is the leading candidate to land the Denver Broncos’ head-coaching job, according to Ryan Witkowski of 610Sports.com. Fangio has been the Bears’ defensive coordinator since 2015 and actually interviewed for Chicago’s head-coaching vacancy last year, but lost out to Matt Nagy. He has led the Bears to the third-ranked […]

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is a hot commodity right now, as he already has head-coaching interviews scheduled for next Monday with the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This does not come as much of a surprise. After all, Fangio led a dominant Bears defense that […]

With the 2018 regular season coming to an end, that means the infamous “Black Monday” has reared its ugly head. So far, eight teams have fired and moved on from their current head coaches. It’s not easy being a head coach in the NFL and this is a sad day for the guys getting fired—especially […]

The Denver Broncos have reportedly reached out to request an interview with current Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio about their head coaching position. Denver decided to fire former head coach Vance Joseph on Monday, which didn’t exactly come as a surprise after the Broncos lost four straight games to finish 6-10 overall on the season. […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to open up their search for a new head coach, the options seem to be endless. Mike McCarthy’s firing was a bit abrupt, but the Packers knew that change was needed. Now, the focus has shifted to finding a new coach that can come in and fit perfectly alongside […]

Through the first 12 weeks of his rookie campaign, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley continues to prove on the field that he’s one of the league’s brightest young stars behind his play. This has been something that has continued to catch notice of other teams around the league, which has been the case […]